Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs